Persons who cannot afford a computer in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Persons who cannot afford a computer was 12.5% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
12.5%
Change on year
down 11.3%
World rank
3rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
21.4%
in 2010
All-time low
7.8%
in 2015
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Persons who cannot afford a computer in North Macedonia, 2010–2024

051015202010201720242010: 21.4 Percentage2011: 17.4 Percentage2012: 16.3 Percentage2013: 12.7 Percentage2014: 13.6 Percentage2015: 7.8 Percentage2016: 9.2 Percentage2017: 12.7 Percentage2018: 12 Percentage2019: 13.8 Percentage2020: 12.7 Percentage2021: 11.5 Percentage2022: 13.3 Percentage2023: 14.1 Percentage2024: 12.5 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

In 2024, persons who cannot afford a computer in North Macedonia stood at 12.5%.

The figure is down 11.3% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons who cannot afford a computer in North Macedonia peaked at 21.4% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 7.8%, in 2015.

That places North Macedonia 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.

Persons who cannot afford a computer in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for Persons who cannot afford a computer in North Macedonia, 2010 to 2024.
Year Percentage Change
2010 21.4%
2011 17.4% -18.7%
2012 16.3% -6.3%
2013 12.7% -22.1%
2014 13.6% +7.1%
2015 7.8% -42.6%
2016 9.2% +17.9%
2017 12.7% +38.0%
2018 12.0% -5.5%
2019 13.8% +15.0%
2020 12.7% -8.0%
2021 11.5% -9.4%
2022 13.3% +15.7%
2023 14.1% +6.0%
2024 12.5% -11.3%

North Macedonia compared with similar countries

  • North Macedonia's 12.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.7%, 4.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 13.7% 7.8% 21.4% 10
2020s 12.8% 11.5% 14.1% 5

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 1 Albania 38.2% compare
  2. 2 Montenegro 13.4% compare
  3. 4 Serbia 10.5% compare
  4. 5 Türkiye 9.3% compare
  5. 6 Romania 8.7% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons who cannot afford a computer in North Macedonia?
Persons who cannot afford a computer in North Macedonia was 12.5% in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 21.4% in 2010.
What is the lowest persons who cannot afford a computer recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 7.8% in 2015.
How does North Macedonia rank for persons who cannot afford a computer?
North Macedonia ranks 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2024.
Is persons who cannot afford a computer rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons who cannot afford a computer. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons who cannot afford a computer
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 999 data points, 2003–2025
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